Current status of diabetic foot infections

  • Geritza M. Urdaneta Carruyo Universidad del Zulia, School of Medicine, Chair of Medical Semiology and Chair of Medical Clinic. Maracaibo-Venezuela
  • Melvis Arteaga de Vizcaíno Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences. University of Zulia, School of Medicine. Maracaibo-Venezuela
  • Maria K Suárez Urdaneta Student Society for the Promotion of Endocrine-Metabolic Research, Endocrine-Metabolic Institute. Dr. Felix Gomez. University of Zulia, Maracaibo-Venezuela.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8127235
Keywords: diabetic foot, iabetic foot infections, osteomyelitis

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a pandemic that affects more than 400 million people worldwide. The aim of the research was to analyze the current status of diabetic foot infection. Diabetic foot infections (DFU) constitute a frequent complication in patients that

 

increases morbidity and mortality and reduces qua- lity of life. Of diabetic foot ulcers 50% will become infected. Risk factors include open wound, chronic ulcer, previous amputation, neuropathy, periphe- ral arterial disease, renal impairment and walking without shoes. There are several classifications of diabetic foot. Immunopathy, neuropathy, vasculopa- thy and foot biomechanics are involved in its patho- genesis. The diagnosis is clinical. Osteomyelitis is a complication. The microbiology of IPD varies accor- ding to geographic location, severity of infection and patient characteristics. Treatment includes surgical approach and the use of antimicrobials. The purpo- se of this review is to provide insight into the epide- miology, pathogenesis, microbiology, diagnosis and management of IPD.

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Published
2023-07-15
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Urdaneta Carruyo, G. M., de Vizcaíno, M. A., & Suárez Urdaneta, M. K. (2023). Current status of diabetic foot infections. REDIELUZ, 13(1), 150-156. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8127235
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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2023): REDIELUZ Magazine- Sowing the Seeds of Student Research
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Health Sciences

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